AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund offers a 7.47% yield, investing globally in both corporate and government bonds, with a focus on junk bonds. AWF maintains minimal non-USD currency exposure, hedging most foreign currency risk, and holds a portfolio overweight to U.S. issuers relative to global benchmarks. Despite recent underperformance in share price, AWF's underlying portfolio declined only 0.18%, creating a 9.57% NAV discount—better than its historical average.
| Name | Quantity | Cost | Value | Profit ($) | Gain (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TMB Timothy M. Bidwell Hazlett, BURT & WATSON Inc. | 1,056 | $9,494.12 | $10,744.8 | $1,250.68 | 13.17% |
| JD Jim Dushek HARBOUR INVESTMENTS Inc. | 4,615 | $47,615.49 | $46,957.62 | -$657.87 | -1.38% |
Jeff Ameen Spire Wealth Management | 800 | $8,584 | $8,152 | -$432 | -5.03% |
| PF Phillip Fitzsimmons Hennion & Walsh Asset Management Inc. | 210,755 | $2.23M | $2.14M | -$86,733.66 | -3.89% |
Andrew Endelman Independent Wealth Network Inc. | 147,391 | $1.56M | $1.5M | -$62,463.76 | -4% |
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The AllianceBernstein Global High Income Fund, operated by AllianceBernstein L.P., is a closed-end mutual fund focused on fixed-income investments. This fund identifies opportunities in global fixed-income markets, with a particular emphasis on lower-rated corporate debt securities and government bonds. The portfolio construction of the fund employs a combination of both fundamental and quantitative analytical methods to optimize investment decisions. For performance assessments, the fund uses a composite benchmark, which includes the JPMorgan Government Bond Index-Emerging Markets, the JPMorgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global, and the Barclays U.S. Corporate High Yield 2% Issuer Capped Index. Originally named Alliance World Dollar Government Fund II, Inc., this entity was established on May 20, 1993, and is based in the United States.
The primary focus of the fund is on fixed-income securities, which includes a variety of debt instruments aimed at generating income for investors. This includes allocations to lower-rated corporate bonds which often offer higher yields compared to higher-rated alternatives.
The fund employs a mix of fundamental and quantitative analyses to construct its portfolio. This dual approach allows for a comprehensive understanding of market conditions and aids in selecting the most promising fixed-income investments.
By seeking out investment opportunities across international fixed-income markets, the fund diversifies its holdings, which can mitigate risk and enhance yield potential through varied geographic exposure.
The fund tracks its performance against a composite index that includes several key benchmarks. This benchmarking process helps investors gauge the fund's performance relative to the broader fixed-income market.